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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Stephanie J. Block Stars in London Kiss Me, Kate Revival Beginning June 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Bartlett Sher is directing the new revival of the Cole Porter musical at the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Monday, June 3, 2024

University of the Arts Abruptly Shuts Down Leaving Students in Limbo by Logan Culwell-Block

Financial troubles led the school to suddenly cease operations without fulfilling a legal obligation to provide a plan for its students' continuing education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Beth Leavel, Kate Baldwin, More Join Transport Group's Upcoming Sold-Out Follies Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical is playing Carnegie Hall June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Sunday, June 2, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse Jelly's Last Jam Opens June 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and John Clarence Stewart lead the Jelly Roll Morton biomusical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

'60s Pop Jukebox Musical A Sign of the Times Plays Final Performance Off-Broadway June 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Originally a production of the York Theatre Company, the musical performs at New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Friday, May 31, 2024

See Tony Nominees Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon Sing Hell's Kitchen's 'No One' in New Music Video by Logan Culwell-Block

Four tracks from the Best Musical nominee's upcoming cast album dropped for streaming May 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Singing Along, Late Arrivals, and More: Leslie Odom Jr. Weighs In on Theatre Etiquette by Logan Culwell-Block

The Purlie Victorious star and producer dropped by Today to talk about the Tony-nominated play, but also set the record straight on how to act when seeing a Broadway show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

See Who's Starring in Baayork Lee-Directed and Choreographed West Side Story by Logan Culwell-Block

The Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim musical is playing Pittsburgh CLO beginning June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert Airs on PBS, Releases Cast Album May 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson are among the 2023 concert's starry line-up celebrating the Oklahoma! and South Pacific creators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Lillias White Will Perform at TDF Wendy Wasserstein Project's Year-End Celebration by Logan Culwell-Block

The event is the culmination of the program that pairs theatre professionals with NYC public high school students for a year of shows and conversations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Hal Linden and Marilu Henner Will Lead The Journals of Adam and Eve Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The work from playwright Ed. Weinberger made its world premiere at California's Garry Marshall Theatre earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Original Little Shop of Horrors Star Lee Wilkof Is Crowd Funding a Short Biopic by Logan Culwell-Block

Teenage Waistband is intended to feature a cast of theatrical favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Baltimore's CJay Philip Wins 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Presented by The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University, the honor recognizes excellent and impactful arts educators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead U.K. and Ireland Tour of Calamity Jane by Logan Culwell-Block

Nikolai Foster's touring production is hitting the road again 10 years after it premiered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Photos: The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Comedy of Errors Is Touring NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a look at the bilingual musical version of the Shakespeare play offering free performances in all five boroughs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Here She Is, Boys: Audra McDonald Will Reopen Broadway's Majestic in Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

George C. Wolfe is directing the six-time Tony winner as Rose, often considered the King Lear of musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Kate Baldwin Will Lead The Prom at Connecticut's Sharon Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The company is also staging productions of Rock of Ages, Steel Magnolias, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

LaChanze Launches Multimedia Producing Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning actor and producer will develop original work for contemporary audiences under her new banner LaChanze Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Lempicka, The Wiz Cast Albums Get Updated Release Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

June will be an excellent month for Broadway fans when it comes to new cast albums!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Michael Urie to Reprise His Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress Broadway Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Sutton Foster is leading the new revival this summer, a transfer from New York City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Can Box Office Predict Tony Wins? by Logan Culwell-Block

Best Revival of a Musical nominees Cabaret and Merrily We Roll Along, plus Best Musical nominee Hell's Kitchen were all at the top of the list last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Charles Busch is Curating a 'Drag Show' Hirschfeld Gallery for Pride Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The online exhibition celebrates queer-themed and queer-coded performances from Harvey Fierstein, Julie Andrews, BD Wong, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Tatiana Maslany, Tavi Gevinson, More to Lead Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Jesse Eisenberg and Charlie Kaufman are both on the producing team for the new work from actor-turned-playwright Marin Ireland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Exclusive: Watch Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Wendall K. Harrington, More Accept Their 2024 Tony Honors by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's honorees also include Judith O. Rubin, the Dramatists Guild Foundation, and the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Comedy of Errors Returns Beginning May 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The bilingual musical version of the Shakespeare play will bring free performances to all five boroughs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, May 27, 2024

Karen Akers Returns to Birdland Jazz May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Nine and Grand Hotel original cast member is offering an encore performance of her cabaret evening Water Under the Bridge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Lena Hall Plays London's Cadogan Hall May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner has titled her latest solo show Little Career of Horrors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Sunday, May 26, 2024

The Keep Going Songs by The Bengsons Completes Off-Broadway Run May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 presents the new work from the songwriting duo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Begins World Premiere at A.R.T. May 26 by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross lead the cast at the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, May 24, 2024

Deliberately Bad Faux Jukebox Musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! Begins London Premiere May 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Play That Goes Wrong director Mark Bell is staging the new musical, written by Brandon Lambert and Martin Landry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, More Lead Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concerts Beginning May 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Heather Headley, Lebo M., and more will also be on hand to celebrate the animated film's 30th anniversary and spotlight its long-running stage musical adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime